Holiday Message

Holiday Message

Dear Family & Friends: During the darkest days of World War II, King George VI came to the microphone of the BBC to deliver the annual Christmas message to the British Commonwealth.  He spoke these eloquent and immortal words: And I said to the man who stood at...
Plans for Next Year

Plans for Next Year

“Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, and catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, dream, discover.” Mark Twain. I couldn’t express...
Clarification

Clarification

Dear Friends & Family: I am afraid the tag line to my video-”to be continued…” created some confusion. The tag line should have said “to be continued in a future expedition.” Sorry for the confusion. The video ended with my arrival at Camp 3, which is high camp on...
Catching Up

Catching Up

Dear Family & Friends: I have finally had the opportunity to read all your posts on my website blog and Eightsummits Facebook page. I am so grateful for your prayers and wonderful words of support. I thought about you all the time I was on the mountain. It brought...